公开(公告)号：US20210262182A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-26

申请号：US17319373

申请日：2021-05-13

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Axel Schaedler ,  Peter Buchanan

IPC: E01H5/04 ,  F04D7/04 ,  F04D31/00 ,  E01H5/09

Abstract: Provided is a snow thrower impeller assembly (24) that defines a mounting slot (84) for a wiper (70). The wiper includes a wiper portion (86) that slides into the mounting slot to mount the wiper to the impeller (54). The wiper contacts an interior wall (56) of an associated impeller housing during rotational operation of the impeller in order to limit a gap (74) between an impeller blade (66) and the interior wall. The wiper can move radially inward and outward to remain in contact with the interior wall without input from the operator. Another embodiment of the impeller assembly includes impeller blades with a first portion (116) and a second portion (118). The second portion extends at a non-zero angle from the first blade portion of the impeller blade. Methods of improving the efficiency of the snow thrower are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US11051417B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-29

申请号：US16274412

申请日：2019-02-13

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Ryan Cmich ,  Joseph Edward Saunders

IPC: H05K5/06 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H02G3/08 ,  H02G15/013 ,  H05K5/03

Abstract: A cable entry sealing system providing an electronics enclosure having a first enclosure half and a second enclosure half, the first enclosure half having at least one sidewall having an aperture therein; a radial sealing member, the radial sealing member being positioned between the first enclosure half and the second enclosure half; and a cable entry positioned within the aperture, wherein the cable entry comprises: a cable grommet; and a cable grommet support groove.

公开(公告)号：US11008719B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-18

申请号：US16358915

申请日：2019-03-20

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Axel Schaedler ,  Peter Buchanan

IPC: E01H5/04 ,  F04D7/04 ,  F04D31/00 ,  E01H5/09

Abstract: A snow thrower impeller assembly (24) includes a mounting slot (84) for a wiper (70). The wiper includes a wiper portion (86) that slides into the mounting slot to mount the wiper to the impeller (54). The wiper contacts an interior wall (56) of an associated impeller housing during rotational operation of the impeller in order to limit a gap (74) between an impeller blade (66) and the interior wall. The wiper can move radially inward and outward to remain in contact with the interior wall without input from the operator. Another embodiment of the impeller assembly includes impeller blades with a first portion (116) and a second portion (118). The second portion extends at a non-zero angle from the first blade portion of the impeller blade.

公开(公告)号：US20210139076A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-13

申请号：US17027609

申请日：2020-09-21

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Peter Buchanan

IPC: B62D7/20 ,  B62D11/00 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D11/24 ,  B62D7/08

Abstract: Systems for controlling the speed and direction of vehicles, including vehicles that have low to zero turning radius capability.

公开(公告)号：US10954033B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-23

申请号：US16142204

申请日：2018-09-26

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Jason Kolecki ,  Michael D. Menke

IPC: B65D19/06 ,  B65D85/68 ,  B65D19/12 ,  B65D19/38

Abstract: A foldable crate includes a base having a front end and a rear end and a pair of end gates, wherein an end gate is rotatably attached to each end of the base. Each end gate includes a cap attached adjacent to one end of each post of the end gate and a knob is attached adjacent to the opposing end of each post. A skid shoe is attached to the bottom of each corner of the base, wherein each skid shoe includes a socket for receiving the knob or cap of the corresponding end gate of an adjacent foldable crate when a plurality of foldable crates are stacked.

公开(公告)号：US10780918B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-22

申请号：US14346690

申请日：2011-09-22

Applicant: Peter Buchanan

Inventor： Peter Buchanan

IPC: B62D7/20 ,  B62D11/00 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D11/24 ,  B62D7/08

Abstract: Systems for controlling the speed and direction of vehicles, including vehicles that have low to zero turning radius capability.

公开(公告)号：US10730550B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-04

申请号：US16224779

申请日：2018-12-18

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Jimmy N. Eavenson, Sr. ,  Adam Woodrum ,  Jonathan Prybor

IPC: B62D9/00 ,  B62D55/065 ,  B62D7/15 ,  B62D11/00 ,  B62D21/18 ,  B62D11/04 ,  B62D63/04

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame, a power source, and a plurality of steerable structures. Ground engaging members are connected to the steerable structures. An operator seating area includes a steering control and a speed control. Controllers receive input from the steering control and the speed control. Motors drive the ground engaging members at different speeds and in different directions. A controller integrates a steering input with a speed input to effect rotation of the steerable structures and effect rotation of the ground engaging members. The steering control, speed control, controllers, steerable structures, and motors are configured to work together to control the rotational speed of all of the ground engaging members based upon a steering angle input and the lateral side the ground engaging member is connected to. Other examples include braking mechanisms, adjustable track width, and a sealed tubular frame.

公开(公告)号：USD890810S1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-21

申请号：US29671838

申请日：2018-11-30

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Designer： Aaron D. Smith ,  Kevin Meister

公开(公告)号：US10694085B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US16119237

申请日：2018-08-31

Applicant: MTD Products Inc

Inventor： Jay E. Maggard ,  Gregory Gorsage ,  Aaron D. Smith

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G02B7/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: An optical sensor housing includes a sensor housing body including an enclosure wall upstanding from a bottom portion and a substantially open top portion defining a cavity in which the optical sensor assembly is located, at least one aperture, and at least one engaging part projecting orthogonally from an outside surface of the sensor housing body, a sensor housing cover including an open central portion, at least one integrally molded compliant flange configured to engage the sensor housing body engaging part and to secure the sensor housing cover to the sensor housing body, and longitudinal ridges extending outwardly and disposed substantially along the length of the sensor housing cover. The sensor housing engaging parts and flanges can provide a quick-lock mechanism operable to secure the sensor housing cover to the sensor housing body without the use of tools or fasteners.

公开(公告)号：US10433480B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-08

申请号：US15492865

申请日：2017-04-20

Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC

Inventor： Axel Schaedler ,  Peter J. Buchanan

IPC: A01D34/73 ,  A01D34/68 ,  A01D34/67 ,  A01D101/00

Abstract: A low-energy blade system having a quick-change attachment for a lawn maintenance tool. The low-energy blade system requires a reduced amount of energy to rotate the blade system. The blade system includes a shell, a mounting plate attached to the shell, a plurality of quick-attach mechanisms, and a separate cutting blade attachable to each of the quick-attach mechanisms. Each quick-attach mechanism allows a cutting blade to be attached to the mounting plate without the need for external tools, such as screwdriver, wrench, ratchet, or the like.